Way of the Hermit
64 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 months ago - ★★★★★ - 11 ratingsWay of the Hermit discusses the Western Esoteric Tradition of Freemasonry, mysticism, Hermetic lore and more. E-mail: [email protected].
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Podcast Update
October 31, 2023 04:00 - 7 minutes - 4.96 MBIn this brief episode, we discuss: Ongoing updates to the audio of the Season 1 episodes. An upcoming e-book and audiobook of our first Season. Plans for Season 2, which will begin in January 2024.
Scottish Rite: Epilogue
March 19, 2023 04:00 - 29 minutes - 20.6 MBTranscripts, Chapter Markers and Show Notes for all episodes are available from our website - WayOfTheHermit.com. In the podcast, the evolution of the Square and Compass, the primary symbol of the "Blue Lodge," is examined after the hosts' journey through the Scottish Rite degrees. It is now seen as a more profound representation, with the Compass over the Square symbolizing Spirit ruling over the material, and the 'G' inside representing the "Grand Architect of the Universe." The discussio...
32nd Degree: Master of the Royal Secret
March 05, 2023 05:00 - 37 minutes - 25.6 MBTranscripts, Chapter Markers and Show Notes for all episodes are available from our website - WayOfTheHermit.com. In this episode, the intricate details of the Degree Ritual and its profound symbolism are explored, shedding light on the culmination of Masonic teachings. The ritual, set against the backdrop of the Vernal Equinox, serves as a symbolic journey through the Scottish Rite degrees, leading to the understanding of the Royal Secret and the Holy Doctrine. The Encampment, a central s...
31st Degree: Inspector Inquisitor
February 19, 2023 05:00 - 38 minutes - 26.5 MBTranscripts, Chapter Markers and Show Notes for all episodes are available from our website - WayOfTheHermit.com. In the heart of the episode, the mythological setting of the Egyptian "Hall of Judgment" from the Book of the Dead is explored, serving as the backdrop for the degree ritual. This setting is not just a mere stage but a profound allegory for the final judgment, a theme resonant across many world religions but here, uniquely intertwined with ancient Egyptian mythology. The ritual...
30th Degree: Knight Kadosh
February 05, 2023 05:00 - 34 minutes - 23.9 MBTranscripts, Chapter Markers and Show Notes for all episodes are available from our website - WayOfTheHermit.com. In the episode, the historical context of the Knights Templar's fall and the execution of their Grandmaster, Jacques de Molay, is examined, revealing the financial might that led to their downfall by King Philip IV of France and Pope Clement V. The degree ritual is described as a symbolic journey through four apartments representing Earth, Water, Air, and Fire, where initiates c...
29th Degree: Knight of Saint Andrew
January 22, 2023 05:00 - 35 minutes - 24.5 MBTranscripts, Chapter Markers and Show Notes for all episodes are available from our website - WayOfTheHermit.com. In this episode, the rich symbolism and rituals of the "Scottish Knight of Saint Andrew" degree in Freemasonry are explored in depth. The Saint Andrew’s Cross, an equal-armed x-shaped cross, is identified as the main symbol of the degree, with its presence in the ritual space and on the regalia of the officers, who are dressed as Knights. The cross is adorned with the Tetragramm...
28th Degree: Knight of the Sun - Part 3 of 3
January 08, 2023 05:00 - 41 minutes - 28.6 MBTranscripts, Chapter Markers and Show Notes for all episodes are available from our website - WayOfTheHermit.com. In the episode, the exploration of light and darkness as primary metaphors in "The Mysteries" is revisited, with a deep dive into the symbolic significance of these elements across various religious and mythological contexts. The unity underlying apparent dualities is emphasized, alongside the quest for higher conceptions of God. The discussion transitions into the exploration o...
28th Degree: Knight of the Sun - Part 2 of 3
December 25, 2022 05:00 - 33 minutes - 22.9 MBTranscripts, Chapter Markers and Show Notes for all episodes are available from our website - WayOfTheHermit.com. In the episode, the depth and complexity of the 28th Degree - Knight of the Sun are explored, revealing its position as a distillation of the entire Scottish Rite system. The discussion begins with Albert Pike's Christian interpretation of the Blue Lodge Degrees, which symbolizes the human condition of blindness and the journey towards enlightenment through Masonic initiation. T...
28th Degree: Knight of the Sun - Part 1 of 3
December 11, 2022 05:00 - 39 minutes - 26.9 MBTranscripts, Chapter Markers and Show Notes for all episodes are available from our website - WayOfTheHermit.com. In the episode, a comprehensive examination of the "Knight of the Sun" degree's Ritual, both in its original and revised forms, is undertaken, revealing significant philosophical and symbolic depth. The revised Ritual, simplified for modern practice, is described as featuring two presiding officers and a choir of angels representing the planets, focusing on teaching through symb...
27th Degree: Knight Commander of the Temple
November 27, 2022 05:00 - 33 minutes - 22.7 MBTranscripts, Chapter Markers and Show Notes for all episodes are available from our website - WayOfTheHermit.com. In the episode, the intricate rituals and profound symbolism of the "Knight Commander of the Temple" degree are explored, revealing a ceremony steeped in historical reverence and moral testing. The degree, originating from the siege of St. Jean d'Acre, is depicted as a transformative journey where candidates undergo a rigorous process of self-examination, confession, and amends-...
26th Degree: Prince of Mercy
November 13, 2022 05:00 - 32 minutes - 22.5 MBTranscripts, Chapter Markers and Show Notes for all episodes are available from our website - WayOfTheHermit.com. In the exploration of the third and final Degree dedicated to the Greater Mysteries, a profound journey through the symbolism and progression of the Mystery Degrees is undertaken. The discussion delves into the intricate teachings and secrets reserved for the final degree, where the grand mysteries of the Christian religion, such as the incarnation, nativity, passion, and resurr...
25th Degree: Knight of the Brazen Serpent
October 31, 2022 04:00 - 38 minutes - 26.7 MBTranscripts, Chapter Markers and Show Notes for all episodes are available from our website - WayOfTheHermit.com. This episode marks a significant shift from the previous degree's focus on Jewish Mysteries, in that it delves into the teachings and traditions of Islamic mysticism, emphasizing the importance of inward purification and personal sacrifice to establish a covenant with God. The ritual underscores the challenge of genuine transformation and self-assessment, illustrating the diffic...
24th Degree: Prince of the Tabernacle
October 16, 2022 04:00 - 39 minutes - 27.3 MBTranscripts, Chapter Markers and Show Notes for all episodes are available from our website - WayOfTheHermit.com. This degree is associated with the Greater Mysteries, following the "Chief of the Tabernacle" degree, and its timing is linked to the Jewish festival of Sukkot, also known as the "Feast of Tabernacles." David and Gene discuss the ritualistic aspects of the degree, and the symbolic items used such as the Lamp of Trismegistus, the Cloak of Apollonius, and the Staff of the Patriar...
23rd Degree: Chief of the Tabernacle
October 02, 2022 04:00 - 39 minutes - 27 MBTranscripts, Chapter Markers and Show Notes for all episodes are available from our website - WayOfTheHermit.com. This degree begins with a journey back to the biblical era of Moses and the construction of the Tabernacle in the wilderness, a structure that symbolizes the universe and reflects the Hermetic principle of "As Above, So Below." This allegorical representation serves as a foundation for the ritual's aim to guide the rebuilding of the participant's mind and character in alignment ...
22nd Degree: Knight Royal Axe
September 18, 2022 04:00 - 36 minutes - 25.2 MBTranscripts, Chapter Markers and Show Notes for all episodes are available from our website - WayOfTheHermit.com. In this episode, Gene and David first discuss the Degree Ritual, a ceremony with roots tracing back to the Crusaders' interactions with the Druze, a mystical Islamic sect from Lebanon. This ritual, set in the Middle Ages, involves a candidate assuming the role of a Prussian Knight, undergoing a transformative journey through two symbolic apartments. The first apartment, represen...
21st Degree: Prussian Knight (or Noachite)
September 04, 2022 04:00 - 35 minutes - 24.4 MBIn this episode, we discuss the 21st Degree - “Prussian Knight” as we continue our exploration of "Morals & Dogma: The Annotated Edition". It is highly recommended that you read the chapter in order to fully follow our discussion. "Morals and Dogma" is available from these sites: Albert Pike's Morals and Dogma: Annotated Edition (to purchase) Morals and Dogma (free but unannotated online PDF) Albert Pike's Morals and Dogma (Audible audiobook for purchase) Images and Diagrams: The Tower...
21st Degree: Prussian Knight
September 04, 2022 04:00 - 35 minutes - 24.3 MBTranscripts, Chapter Markers and Show Notes for all episodes are available from our website - WayOfTheHermit.com. In this episode, Gene and David delve into the 21st Degree’s dark and strange Degree Ritual, which is based on the secret medieval German tribunal, the Vehmgericht or "Holy Vehm". The Vehmgericht was an extra-legal but efficient criminal tribunal that emerged in Westphalia near the end of the 12th century. It combined old traditions with new legal forms and operated where ordin...
20th Degree: Master of the Symbolic Lodge
August 21, 2022 04:00 - 33 minutes - 22.9 MBTranscripts, Chapter Markers and Show Notes for all episodes are available from our website - WayOfTheHermit.com. This degree is characterized by its simplicity and focus on the fundamental principles of Masonry. The ritual involves a straightforward lecture on symbols, with an emphasis on personal interpretation rather than elaborate drama. The degree uses classic Masonic symbols such as squares, triangles, and pillars, and highlights the significance of the number nine, which is represent...
19th Degree: Grand Pontiff
August 07, 2022 04:00 - 38 minutes - 26.6 MBTranscripts, Chapter Markers and Show Notes for all episodes are available from our website - WayOfTheHermit.com. This degree is the first in the "Council of Kadosh," a series of "Chivalric" degrees, and discuss the mystical and philosophical nature of these degrees, as well as the meaning of the term "Kadosh," a Hebrew word often translated as "holy" but more accurately meaning "separated." David and Gene explore the idea of being "set apart" from others, following a different set of rules...
18th Degree: Knight Rose Croix
July 24, 2022 04:00 - 38 minutes - 26.2 MBTranscripts, Chapter Markers and Show Notes for all episodes are available from our website - WayOfTheHermit.com. This episode delves into the capstone Degree of the "Chapter of Rose Croix", which reveals the "Secret of the Reconciliation of Opposites". David and Gene discuss the three "apartments" or scenes that the candidate is taken through in the "Ritual of the Degree". The first apartment, "The Dark Chamber", represents a world in chaos under the tyranny of evil, where the "Sacred Wor...
17th Degree: Knight of the East and West
July 10, 2022 04:00 - 39 minutes - 27.4 MBTranscripts, Chapter Markers and Show Notes for all episodes are available from our website - WayOfTheHermit.com. The ritual of the degree involves a narrative drawn from the New Testament, featuring a confrontation between King Herod II and John the Baptist, symbolizing the dangers of pride and sin, and emphasizing spiritual aspirations over worldly gains. The purpose of the degree is highlighted as encouraging the construction of “a Temple not made with hands” within oneself, dedicated to...
16th Degree: Prince of Jerusalem
June 26, 2022 07:00 - 30 minutes - 21.1 MBTranscripts, Chapter Markers and Show Notes for all episodes are available from our website - WayOfTheHermit.com. This episode explores the mythological and historical context of the "Prince of Jerusalem" degree, which begins with the story of Zerubbabel, a direct descendant of David and Solomon, who is entrusted by God to return the "holy fire" to the new temple in Jerusalem, and the challenges that the Israelites faced in rebuilding the templem from those who did not believe in the "One ...
15th Degree: Knight of the East
June 12, 2022 07:00 - 31 minutes - 21.8 MBTranscripts, Chapter Markers and Show Notes for all episodes are available from our website - WayOfTheHermit.com. This is the first degree of the "Chapter of Rose Croix," which is composed of the 15th through the 18th degrees. The goal of these degrees is to reveal the solution of one of the great enigmas of Nature and the manifested world - the "Secret of the Reconciliation of Opposites". The mythological setting of this degree is the destruction of the Temple and the Israelites' captivi...
14th Degree: Perfect Elu
May 30, 2022 07:00 - 37 minutes - 25.7 MBTranscripts, Chapter Markers and Show Notes for all episodes are available from our website - WayOfTheHermit.com. This episode explores the 14th Degree of the "Lodge of Perfection" - "Perfect Elu." The episode begins with a brief recap of the Royal Arch of Solomon Degree, highlighting Enoch's efforts to preserve the "True Name of God" amidst a forewarned calamity. This narrative sets the stage for the discussion on King Solomon's "Secret Vault," distinct from Enoch's vault, which served as ...
13th Degree: Royal Arch of Solomon
May 15, 2022 07:00 - 37 minutes - 26 MBTranscripts, Chapter Markers and Show Notes for all episodes are available from our website - WayOfTheHermit.com. In this episode, Gene and David, delve into the myth of the Royal Arch of Solomon degree, focusing on the Biblical Patriarch Enoch. In Enoch's dream, God reveals his "True Name" and shows him a vault of nine arched chambers, with the last one containing a triangular plate of gold bearing God's name. Enoch interprets this as a divine sign and constructs a similar vault to protect...
#14 - 13th Degree: Royal Arch of Solomon
May 15, 2022 07:00 - 38 minutes - 26.2 MBIn this episode, we discuss the 13th Degree - “Royal Arch of Solomon” as we continue our exploration of "Morals & Dogma: The Annotated Edition". Transcripts, Chapter Markers and Show Notes for all episodes are available from our website - WayOfTheHermit.com. It is highly recommended that you read the chapter in order to fully follow our discussion. "Morals and Dogma" is available from these sites: Albert Pike's Morals and Dogma: Annotated Edition (to purchase) Morals and Dogma (free but ...
#13 - 12th Degree: Master Architect
May 01, 2022 07:00 - 37 minutes - 25.5 MBIn this episode, we discuss the 12th Degree - “Master Architect” as we continue our exploration of "Morals & Dogma: The Annotated Edition". Transcripts, Chapter Markers and Show Notes for all episodes are available from our website - WayOfTheHermit.com. It is highly recommended that you read the chapter in order to fully follow our discussion. "Morals and Dogma" is available from these sites: Albert Pike's Morals and Dogma: Annotated Edition (to purchase) Morals and Dogma (free but unann...
12th Degree: Master Architect
May 01, 2022 07:00 - 36 minutes - 25.1 MBTranscripts, Chapter Markers and Show Notes for all episodes are available from our website - WayOfTheHermit.com. This episode discusses the 12th Degree of the Scottish Rite, exploring themes of leadership, morality, and the philosophical underpinnings of Masonic teachings. The degree ritual centers around the promotion of Adoniram to Chief Architect, symbolizing the elevation of the wise and able to leadership positions. The degree represents a shift in focus from earthly tools to heavenly...
#12 - 11th Degree: Elu of the Twelve (or Prince Ameth)
April 17, 2022 07:00 - 30 minutes - 20.9 MBIn this episode, we discuss the 11th Degree - “Elu of the Twelve” as we continue our exploration of "Morals & Dogma: The Annotated Edition". Transcripts, Chapter Markers and Show Notes for all episodes are available from our website - WayOfTheHermit.com. It is highly recommended that you read the chapter in order to fully follow our discussion. "Morals and Dogma" is available from these sites: Albert Pike's Morals and Dogma: Annotated Edition (to purchase) Morals and Dogma (free but unann...
11th Degree: Elu of the Twelve
April 17, 2022 07:00 - 29 minutes - 20.6 MBTranscripts, Chapter Markers and Show Notes for all episodes are available from our website - WayOfTheHermit.com. This episode delves into the 11th Degree of the Scottish Rite, "Elu of the Twelve." It explores the symbolism of the trial and judgment of the Ruffians, highlighting the themes of truth, fidelity, and moral virtues as outlined in Freemasonic teachings. The discussion also covers the importance of overcoming the so-called, “Seven Deadly Sins” and emphasizes Masonry's role as a ch...
11th Degree: Elu of the Twelve (or Prince Ameth)
April 17, 2022 07:00 - 30 minutes - 20.9 MBIn this episode, we discuss the 11th Degree - “Elu of the Twelve” as we continue our exploration of "Morals & Dogma: The Annotated Edition". Transcripts, Chapter Markers and Show Notes for all episodes are available from our website - WayOfTheHermit.com. It is highly recommended that you read the chapter in order to fully follow our discussion. "Morals and Dogma" is available from these sites: Albert Pike's Morals and Dogma: Annotated Edition (to purchase) Morals and Dogma (free but unann...
#11 - 10th Degree: Elu of the Fifteen
April 03, 2022 07:00 - 31 minutes - 21.5 MBIn this episode, we discuss the 10th Degree - “Elu of the Fifteen” as we continue our exploration of "Morals & Dogma: The Annotated Edition". Transcripts, Chapter Markers and Show Notes for all episodes are available from our website - WayOfTheHermit.com. It is highly recommended that you read the chapter in order to fully follow our discussion. "Morals and Dogma" is available from these sites: Albert Pike's Morals and Dogma: Annotated Edition (to purchase) Morals and Dogma (free but unan...
10th Degree: Elu of the Fifteen
April 03, 2022 07:00 - 30 minutes - 20.9 MBTranscripts, Chapter Markers and Show Notes for all episodes are available from our website - WayOfTheHermit.com. This episode explores the 10th Degree of the Scottish Rite, "Elu of the Fifteen". The episode begins with a discussion of the mythological setting, where Solomon forms a group of fifteen men to bring justice to the murderers of Hiram Abiff. The episode delves into the teachings of the degree: tolerance, respect for private religious beliefs, and the distinction between Masonry a...
#10 - 9th Degree: Elu of the Nine
March 20, 2022 07:00 - 31 minutes - 21.8 MBIn this episode, we discuss the 9th Degree - "Elu of the Nine" from "Morals & Dogma: The Annotated Edition". Transcripts, Chapter Markers and Show Notes for all episodes are available from our website - WayOfTheHermit.com. It is highly recommended that you read the chapter in order to fully follow our discussion. "Morals and Dogma" is available from these sites: Albert Pike's Morals and Dogma: Annotated Edition (to purchase) Morals and Dogma (free but unannotated online PDF) Albert Pike'...
9th Degree: Elu of the Nine
March 20, 2022 07:00 - 31 minutes - 21.8 MBTranscripts, Chapter Markers and Show Notes for all episodes are available from our website - WayOfTheHermit.com. In this episode, we explore the 9th Degree of the Scottish Rite of Freemasonry - "Elu of the Nine", and discuss its ceremonial narrative, the capture of the ruffians involved in Hiram Abiff's murder. This degree addresses the need for personal self-control, for rebuking vice, and highlights the contrast between noble sentiments and actionable virtues ("armchair spirituality"). ...
#9 - 8th Degree: Intendant of the Building
March 06, 2022 06:00 - 32 minutes - 22.6 MBIn this episode, we discuss the 8th Degree - "Intendant of the Building" from "Morals & Dogma: The Annotated Edition". Transcripts, Chapter Markers and Show Notes for all episodes are available from our website - WayOfTheHermit.com. It is highly recommended that you read the chapter in order to fully follow our discussion. "Morals and Dogma" is available from these sites: Albert Pike's Morals and Dogma: Annotated Edition (to purchase) Morals and Dogma (free but unannotated online PDF) Al...
8th Degree: Intendant of the Building
March 06, 2022 06:00 - 32 minutes - 22.6 MBTranscripts, Chapter Markers and Show Notes for all episodes are available from our website - WayOfTheHermit.com. This episode provides an in-depth analysis of the 8th Degree in the Scottish Rite, "Intendant of the Building." Set in the period after Hiram's death, the narrative of the degree revolves around the challenges faced in continuing the construction of King Solomon's Temple. It focuses on the collaborative effort and the selection of five individuals to assume Hiram's responsibilit...
#8 - 7th Degree: Provost and Judge
February 20, 2022 05:00 - 28 minutes - 19.5 MBIn this episode, we discuss the 7th Degree - "Provost and Judge" from "Morals & Dogma: The Annotated Edition". Transcripts, Chapter Markers and Show Notes for all episodes are available from our website - WayOfTheHermit.com. It is highly recommended that you read the chapter in order to fully follow our discussion. "Morals and Dogma" is available from these sites: Albert Pike's Morals and Dogma: Annotated Edition (to purchase) Morals and Dogma (free but unannotated online PDF) Albert Pik...
7th Degree: Provost and Judge
February 20, 2022 05:00 - 28 minutes - 19.5 MBTranscripts, Chapter Markers and Show Notes for all episodes are available from our website - WayOfTheHermit.com. This podcast episode explores the 7th Degree of the Scottish Rite, "Provost and Judge," focusing on themes of judgment, fairness, and self-reflection. The narrative of the degree is set in the time of King Solomon and revolves around the characters Uriah, Naboth, and Zabud. It highlights the challenges of fair judgment in a diverse community, and discusses the importance of impa...
#8 7th Degree - Provost and Judge
February 20, 2022 05:00 - 28 minutes - 19.5 MBIn this week’s episode, we discuss the 7th Degree - Provost and Judge from "Morals & Dogma: The Annotated Edition". It is highly recommended that you read the chapter in order to fully follow our discussion. "Morals and Dogma" is available from these sites: Albert Pike's Morals and Dogma: Annotated Edition (to purchase) Morals and Dogma (free but unannotated online PDF) Albert Pike's Morals and Dogma (Audible audiobook for purchase) Diagrams: The Most Illustrious Delivers a key symboli...
#7 6th Degree - Intimate Secretary
February 06, 2022 19:00 - 23 minutes - 15.9 MBIn this week’s episode, we continue our exploration of "Morals and Dogma: The Annotated Edition" as we discuss the 6th Degree - Intimate Secretary. It is highly recommended that you read the chapter. In addition, we are supplementing the "Morals and Dogma" material with selections from the Scottish Rite Ritual Monitor & Guide and A Bridge to Light. "Morals and Dogma" is available from these sites: Albert Pike's Morals and Dogma: Annotated Edition (to purchase) Morals and Dogma (free but ...
#7 - 6th Degree: Intimate Secretary
February 06, 2022 19:00 - 23 minutes - 15.9 MBIn this episode, we discuss the 6th Degree - "Intimate Secretary" from "Morals & Dogma: The Annotated Edition". Transcripts, Chapter Markers and Show Notes for all episodes are available from our website - WayOfTheHermit.com. It is highly recommended that you read the chapter in order to fully follow our discussion. "Morals and Dogma" is available from these sites: Albert Pike's Morals and Dogma: Annotated Edition (to purchase) Morals and Dogma (free but unannotated online PDF) Albert ...
6th Degree: Intimate Secretary
February 06, 2022 19:00 - 23 minutes - 15.9 MBTranscripts, Chapter Markers and Show Notes for all episodes are available from our website - WayOfTheHermit.com. This episode delves into the symbolic and moral teachings of the 6th Degree - "Intimate Secretary" in the Scottish Rite system. It's story revolves around the characters King Solomon, King Hiram, and Zabud. The key themes of this degree are: peacemaking, disinterested benevolence, and the balancing of passions. It also explores the concept of internal conflict and self-awareness...
#6 5th Degree - Perfect Master
January 23, 2022 06:00 - 23 minutes - 16.3 MBIn this week’s episode, we continue our exploration of "Morals and Dogma: The Annotated Edition" as we discuss the 5th Degree - Perfect Master. It is highly recommended that you read the chapter. In addition, we are supplementing the "Morals and Dogma" material with selections from the Scottish Rite Ritual Monitor & Guide and A Bridge to Light. "Morals and Dogma" is available from these sites: Albert Pike's Morals and Dogma: Annotated Edition (to purchase) Morals and Dogma (free but unan...
#6 - 5th Degree: Perfect Master
January 23, 2022 06:00 - 23 minutes - 16.3 MBIn this episode, we discuss the 5th Degree - "Perfect Master" from "Morals & Dogma: The Annotated Edition". Transcripts, Chapter Markers and Show Notes for all episodes are available from our website - WayOfTheHermit.com. It is highly recommended that you read the chapter in order to fully follow our discussion. "Morals and Dogma" is available from these sites: Albert Pike's Morals and Dogma: Annotated Edition (to purchase) Morals and Dogma (free but unannotated online PDF) Albert Pike...
5th Degree: Perfect Master
January 23, 2022 06:00 - 21 minutes - 14.8 MBTranscripts, Chapter Markers and Show Notes for all episodes are available from our website - WayOfTheHermit.com. In this episode, the virtues of industry and honesty are explored through the lens of the Perfect Master degree, with a particular emphasis on moral conduct in both personal and business matters. The symbolism of bees is used to underscore the importance of staying busy and avoiding idleness, drawing a parallel between the industrious nature of bees and the Masonic call to produ...
4th Degree: Secret Master
January 09, 2022 06:00 - 28 minutes - 19.7 MBTranscripts, Chapter Markers and Show Notes for all episodes are available from our website - WayOfTheHermit.com. In the "Way of the Hermit" podcast episode, the Scottish Rite Degree System is dissected, revealing its structure of four bodies, each with distinct themes and teachings. The first body, "The Lodge of Perfection," is discussed, focusing on the 4th through the 14th degrees, which revolve around the quest for the "Lost Word." This quest is likened to the Grail Quest, emphasizing t...
#5 4th Degree - Secret Master
January 09, 2022 06:00 - 29 minutes - 20.5 MBIn this week’s episode, we continue our exploration of "Morals & Dogma: The Annotated Edition" as we discuss the 4th Degree - Secret Master. It is highly recommended that you read the chapter in order to fully follow our discussion. "Morals and Dogma" is available from these sites: Albert Pike's Morals and Dogma: Annotated Edition (to purchase) Morals and Dogma (free but unannotated online PDF) Albert Pike's Morals and Dogma (Audible audiobook for purchase) Overview: Introduction (01:1...
#5 - 4th Degree: Secret Master
January 09, 2022 06:00 - 29 minutes - 20.5 MBIn this episode, we discuss the 4th Degree - "Secret Master" from "Morals & Dogma: The Annotated Edition". Transcripts, Chapter Markers and Show Notes for all episodes are available from our website - WayOfTheHermit.com. It is highly recommended that you read the chapter in order to fully follow our discussion. "Morals and Dogma" is available from these sites: Albert Pike's Morals and Dogma: Annotated Edition (to purchase) Morals and Dogma (free but unannotated online PDF) Albert Pike...
3rd Degree: Master Mason
December 28, 2021 08:00 - 33 minutes - 23.3 MBTranscripts, Chapter Markers and Show Notes for all episodes are available from our website - WayOfTheHermit.com. In this podcast, the significance of symbols in religious expression is explored, with the assertion that all language is symbolic and that the true objects of religion are unseen. The discussion acknowledges that symbols are often confused with the things they represent, and it is suggested that God, as a concept, is a symbol because the divine cannot be fully expressed or seen...